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Photo of author Tracey Gray holding a copy of her book Oceans of Plastic with sea in background

Oceans of Plastic: Inspiring change-makers with Tracey Gray

In Oceans of Plastic: Understanding and Solving a Pollution Problem, aquatic scientist and educator Tracey Gray empowers us to tackle one of the biggest environmental challenges on our planet.

A 3D image of the book A Shorebird Flying Adventure against an illustrated background of numerous shorebirds on a rocky shoreline

Science, Art and Shorebirds with Milly Formby and Jackie Kerin

When science meets art, awesome things are sure to happen. Jackie Kerin and Milly Formby have joined creative forces to produce A Shorebird Flying Adventure – you’ll discover just how amazing migratory shorebirds really are!

Watercolour and pencil illustration of a mother and calf humpback whale, and inset, the cover of 'The Voyage of Whale and Calf'.

Voyaging with Humpbacks: A whale of a tale with Vanessa Pirotta

Dr Vanessa Pirotta, wildlife researcher and passionate science communicator, shares with us why she loves whales and what inspired her to write her first children's picture book, The Voyage of Whale and Calf.

A collage of three photos: a whale shark's spotted back as it swims near the surface, a cute quoll, a swimmer snorkelling over a reef

Sunscreen Chemicals, Flesh-eating Quolls and Whale Shark Feasts: Journal science snippets

We're serving up science from the pages of Australian Journal of Chemistry, Australian Mammalogy and Pacific Conservation Biology.

An illustration of two comical looking flies buzzing around a cupcake

The Most Disgusting Quiz

How well do you know animals? Do you know just how revolting they can be? Test your poo-IQ with facts from our book, Poo, Spew and Other Gross Things Animals Do!

Two pieces of delicious rocky road artfully stacked on top of one another.

How Full is Choc-full? A delicious activity from Puzzles and Projects

Make yummy rocky road chocolate while learning about packing density maths in this delicious hands-on activity from Puzzles and Projects.

Author Robin Hansen sitting at desk and smiling surrounded by books and gemstone specimens

Gemstones: Discover the rare and valuable with Robin Hansen

In her book Gemstones: A Concise Reference Guide author Robin Hansen shares dazzling insights into the world’s known types of gemstones, exploring their unique beauty, rarity and durability.

Illustration of a woman in a wheelchair presenting a poster on primate behaviour.

Strong Scientific Posters: Presenting science concisely with Bruce Kirchoff

Dr Bruce Kirchoff, author of Presenting Science Concisely, gives his top tips on producing a good scientific poster: lay out your poster as if it were a picture, and write a descriptive title.

A collage of five photos: a dog, a painting of a parrot, a whale, spinifex grass and a Tasmanian devil

From Viral Fossils to Whale Parties: Five science stories that we think you’ll love!

Felt like 2021 went by in a blur? Us too! Here is a selection of intriguing research published in our journals that you may have missed last year.

Lachlan smiling and sitting in grasslands, camera poised to photograph some small orchids.

Wild About Native Orchids: Q&A with Lachlan Copeland

Botanist, photographer and orchid enthusiast Dr Lachlan Copeland reveals the surprising diversity and extraordinary beauty of Australia’s native orchids.